SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 836 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Louis A. Bedford IV for his outstanding work as a legislative intern in the office of Senator Royce West; and WHEREAS, Louis Bedford is a second-year law student at The University of Texas School of Law, where he serves as the public relations chair of the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society; he expects to earn his law degree in May of 2018; and WHEREAS, As an intern in the senator's office, Louis played an integral role in the success of "Team West"; his many responsibilities included attending hearings and summarizing the proceedings, primarily those of the Committee on Higher Education and of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; he also researched, analyzed, and provided feedback on bills, drafted questions for floor debate, and spent time with constituents; and WHEREAS, During his internship, Louis gained firsthand knowledge of the governmental process and insight into the issues facing our communities and our state, and he was an invaluable asset to the staff in the office of Senator West; and WHEREAS, It is the senator's hope that Louis's exposure to the legislative process, the creation and interpretation of law, and the mission of service to others will foster in him an activism and spirit that will inspire him to carry on the legacy of his grandfather, Judge Louis A. Bedford Jr., who was the senator's highly respected mentor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend Louis A. Bedford IV on his exemplary work as a legislative intern for Senator Royce West and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. West ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 22, 2017. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate